MANHATTAN - The Kansas State Athletics Department was informed Monday by the Big 12 Conference that its television partners will exercise its second of four six-day options when selecting its broadcast schedule for Nov. 3.

A Bill Snyder protege as a former Kansas State assistant, Oklahoma's Bobby Stoops is 7-1 all-time against his mentor in their battles as head coaches. ... Snyder's only win thus far was a dandy, coming on Dec. 6, 2003, in the Big 12 championship game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Wildcats crushed the third-ranked Sooners 35-7, shredding their top-ranked defense for over 500 yards in total offense, including Darren Sproles rushing for 235 yards - perhaps the greatest win in Kansas State football history. It also threw the national title picture into chaos, while the Wildcats earned ...